UPC Pushes for Withdrawal of Sovereignty Bill Over Rights Concerns
The Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) has called for the withdrawal of the proposed Sovereignty Bill, warning that its provisions could undermine constitutional freedoms and create divisions in the country. Speaking…
NRM Calls for Stability in Burundi Ahead of 2027 Polls
The Secretary General of the National Resistance Movement (NRM), Richard Todwong, has urged leaders in Burundi to maintain political stability as the country prepares for its 2027 presidential elections. Todwong…
Museveni to Act on Alleged Foreign Interference in Muslim Affairs
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni is expected to address concerns over alleged external interference in Uganda’s Muslim community, according to Deputy Presidential Press Secretary Kirunda Farouk. Kirunda revealed this while delivering…
PFF Petitions Parliament, Labels Sovereignty Bill ‘Threat to Rights’
The People’s Front for Freedom (PFF) has formally submitted a memorandum to the Parliament of Uganda opposing the proposed Protection of Sovereignty Bill No.13 of 2026, describing it as a…
Museveni Criticises Costly Weddings at Granddaughter’s Kuhingira
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Saturday attended the traditional Kuhingira (giveaway) ceremony of his granddaughter, Nsasiirwe Keinembabazi Karugire, also known as Sasii. Sasii is the daughter of Natasha Museveni and…
11th Parliament Ends As17 Bills Withdrawn Amid Government Reforms
Between October 2023 and April 2024, Uganda’s 11th Parliament saw the withdrawal of 17 bills from the House, many of them linked to the government’s reform agenda under the Rationalisation…
Ethiopia Bans Fuel Cars in Bold Shift to Electric Transport
Ethiopia has taken a major step toward clean energy by banning gasoline and diesel-powered vehicles, positioning itself at the forefront of Africa’s transition to electric mobility. The government is already…
Amongi Breaks Silence, Rejects Lira Election Outcome
Gender Minister Betty Amongi Akena has defended her post-election silence following the Lira City Woman MP race, saying it was a deliberate move to prevent unrest in Lira and the…
Arsenal Return to Top After Narrow Win Over Newcastle
Arsenal moved back to the top of the Premier League table with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Newcastle United at the Emirates Stadium. The decisive moment came early in the…
Court Denies Bail to NUP Supporters, Names Fred Nyanzi as Key Witness
The State has named Fred Nyanzi Ssentamu, a mobilisation figure in the National Unity Platform (NUP), as a key witness in a case where 21 party leaders and supporters are…
